Nagalingam is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language devotional film written and directed by Babu Ganesh, who also starred in the title role. Apart from acting and directing, Babu Ganesh also wrote the script, composed the music and handled editing and choreography respectively. The film also starred Ravali, Neena and Babloo Prithiveeraj in leading roles.

Nagalingam
Directed byBabu Ganesh
Written byBabu Ganesh
Produced byMaragathamani
StarringBabu Ganesh
Ravali
Neena
Babloo Prithiveeraj
CinematographyC. H. Rajkumar
Edited byBabu Ganesh
Music byBabu Ganesh
Production
company
Balavignesh Creations
Release date
  • 23 June 2000 (2000-06-23)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Cast

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Production

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The team released a press note prior to release announcing that they would be the first Tamil film to feature fragrances throughout the film. The decision was taken in a bid to curb piracy and the team revealed that they had prepared smells of rose petals, camphor, sambrani and jasmine to be released with scenes.[1][2] Babu Ganesh also hoped to make the feat reach the Guinness Book of Records, and explained the trick used would be a simple adaptation of the aerosol principle.[3] During the making of the film, actress Ravali fell out with Babu Ganesh regarding her payment. She subsequently approached the Nadigar Sangam and the organisation's president Vijayakanth helped settle her dues.[4]

Release

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The fragrance gimmick used by the producers received negative feedback from audiences.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Prasad, Ayyappa (7 July 2000). "Nagalingam | Smells to attract audiences!". Screen. Archived from the original on 18 July 2001. Retrieved 18 November 2020.
  2. ^ "No kiss for this miss". Rediff.com. 4 August 2000. Archived from the original on 29 November 2021. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Vijayakanth Sits in Judgement". cinematoday2.itgo.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2003. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Ravali's revelation". Indiainfo. Archived from the original on 14 October 2000. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  5. ^ "வாசனை வருது பார்!". Kalki (in Tamil). 30 July 2000. pp. 8–9. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023 – via Internet Archive.
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